MRI rare finding: Absence of the left liver lobe Isabella Ceravolo, Daniele Guerrieri, Marina De Vargas Macciucca, Flaminia De Cristofaro, Giuseppe Panzironi European Journal of Radiology Open Volume 4, Pages 50-52 (January 2017) DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2017.04.001 Copyright © 2017 The Authors Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Maximum Intensity Projection (10mm) Contrast Enhanced T1-w Axial Fast Spoiled Gradient Echo of upper abdomen. It is shown absence of the left liver lobe and connection between the paraumbilical vein (arrow in A) and the portal vein (arrow head in B). Gallbladder is correctly in place. European Journal of Radiology Open 2017 4, 50-52DOI: (10.1016/j.ejro.2017.04.001) Copyright © 2017 The Authors Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Maximum Intensity Projection (10mm) Contrast Enhanced T1-w Axial Fast Spoiled Gradient Echo of upper abdomen. It is appreciable the division of the portal vein in two branches and the absence of the left liver lobe. The portal vein is slightly dilated. It can be noted an interposition of colic tract (arrow) between the liver and the anterior abdominal wall. European Journal of Radiology Open 2017 4, 50-52DOI: (10.1016/j.ejro.2017.04.001) Copyright © 2017 The Authors Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 T2-w axial image which shows the incomplete rotation of the left kidney: hilum faces anteriorly (arrow). European Journal of Radiology Open 2017 4, 50-52DOI: (10.1016/j.ejro.2017.04.001) Copyright © 2017 The Authors Terms and Conditions